I wish that I had gone along with you
And crossed the river, red with evening light.
(I could have saved you if I’d been there too.)
***
They say the Harvest moon was almost blue,
The countryside a quilt of snowy white.
I wish that I had gone along with you.
***
They say you paused to photograph the view
To send it to me once you made the flight.
I could have saved you if I’d been there too.
***
They say that there was nothing I could do.
And even if the things they say are right—
I wish that I had gone along with you.
***
They say you helped the passengers and crew.
(Instead of peace, this brings me only spite.)
I could have saved you if I'd been there too.
***
They say the only pathway out is through,
But all my maps are empty since that night.
I wish that I had gone along with you;
I could have saved you if I'd been there too.
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Jessica Dowding
I have an overactive imagination and I really like petting dogs. I love using creative writing to dig into the small moments that make up humanity.
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Such an emotional Villanelle; congratulations on your win, Jessica❣
Well deserved placing in the challenge… this is so emotive and brimful of regret.💖
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Ahh this is so emotional, you wrote it beautifully.